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RBZ 8543

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,833 mi
Last recorded185,833 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 8543
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 185,833 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front outer wings corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear flexi hose twisted slightly

rear numberplate spacing only just acceptable

Pass 25 Feb 2008 180,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 177,042 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 172,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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RBZ 8543 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBZ 8543, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBZ 8543 registered?

RBZ 8543 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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